Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

Since 2007, the Institute for Cellular Engineering (ICE) has hosted a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) for U.S. citizens or permanent residents interested in pursuing graduate studies in bioengineering or biological sciences.

Cellular engineering is a new frontier of applied biology.  Understanding cellular function and manipulating cells/tissues to perform in a particular manner is the basis for many ventures in the biomedical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, including drug production from cell culture, generation of artificial organs for replacement of diseased tissues, and design of bioremediation processes for waste water clean-up.  Our faculty and research are at the forefront of cellular engineering innovation, performing cutting-edge work in biosensor development, cell and drug delivery, metabolic engineering and protein engineering. 

The ICE REU program allows undergraduates to perform hands-on summer research while earning a stipend of $500 per week (up to $4,500). Participating students also receive support for housing and eligible travel expenses.

In addition to mentored research projects, students participate in a weekly seminar to educate them in the fundamentals of cellular engineering and provide professional development training opportunities.  The ICE REU program provides undergraduates with a unique opportunity to network and collaborate with leaders in the field of cellular engineering.

The application deadline for the 2013 ICE REU program (June 2 - Aug 3) has now passed. For students who have applied, we expect to select participants by the end of March. Thank you for your interest in our program!.

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The ICE REU program is supported the National Science Foundation (EEC-1005083).